Rita T. Heap, 79, of Odessa, Florida, passed away on March 6th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Herbert Heap; children Tammy Munez, Scott Dukes, and Danny Dukes; grandchildren; as well as her loving family and friends.
Condolence
Lynn Zablo
March 8, 2023, 4:24 am
May the memories of Rita live on. She was an awesome neighbor, friend, gardner, cat mom, read many, many books,great cook, avid ancestry researcher, love to grocery shop, travel and a wonderful wife ⚘ Sympathy and Love to Herb and family. ❤
Dennis and Tammy Lilly
March 8, 2023, 1:45 pm
Sitting here, just remembering the good times and laughter we had together, U will be missed by your friends in WV.
Robert (Bob) Leibold
March 8, 2023, 6:07 pm
I have known Rita for 35+ years and have considered her and her husband Herbert to be my very best of friends, more like family. I will miss her more than I can say. I will always cherish the memories.
Jody and Maggie Weeks
March 8, 2023, 6:43 pm
Herb, Our deepest sympathies to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ❤️
Jimmy and Pamela Thompson
March 8, 2023, 6:45 pm
So sorry to hear about Rita’s passing. A neighbor for 33 yrs. She will be greatly missed. Always loved her laugh and friendliness. Our prayers go out to Herb.
Gerald &Enerie Speer
March 8, 2023, 6:56 pm
May the loving hands of our dear Lord welcome another Angel in Heaven. May the soul of our dear departed Rita Heap be lighted on her journey to her final destination. You will be missed.
Gerald &Enerie Speer
Brenda Tupper
March 8, 2023, 6:59 pm
I did not know Rita real well but I enjoyed her the time I did. She was a great person to talk to and a wonderful neighbor I will miss seeing her .Said many prayers for you so now rest in peace .
Stella & James
March 8, 2023, 8:43 pm
Such a kind, hard working woman. Truly an amazing woman, loved by all who knew her. Gone but always remembered. RIP sweet lady. ❤️🙏
Susan Chafin Randy Chafin
March 8, 2023, 10:48 pm
Have known Rita for a long time. So sorry for Herbs loss. She is in a better place now.
Rodney Broughton
March 8, 2023, 11:10 pm
Rodney and Roberta Broughton
Thank God for knowing a wonderful lady. Rita a hard worker and a good cook .Take your rest you will truly be missed RIP.
Kitty Razzano
March 9, 2023, 1:23 am
So sad to lose a long time friend. Almost 40 years ago I met Rita and was amazed at her strength at helping Herbie and always quiet and self assured in her manner. I’ll miss you at the Trade Show.
Joey Givens
March 9, 2023, 2:45 am
My wife and I are lucky to have had Herb and Rita as friends for over 25 years. Wonderful people and I think the world of them both. Rita will be missed but never forgotten.
Rick & Judy Miller
March 9, 2023, 6:31 pm
Herb you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rita was such a special person. She truly made the world a better place. She will be deeply missed.
Mark B
March 9, 2023, 8:36 pm
Herb, I am so sorry for the loss of the love of your life. I know you two worked hard together and made the most of all you faced together. May the Lord comfort you with His peace, and as you recount the many years of good memories, may your heart be brightened and strengthened. Praying for you.
Jerry and Susie Lowe
March 9, 2023, 9:36 pm
Herb, we will miss Rita. She was a fun, sweet lady whose company we enjoyed. I know you and Rita did everything together. It’s a great loss to you as she was the love of your life. God and Rita will watch out for you. We are glad that you had friends and neighbors that have helped you through this difficult time in your life. May she have peace now.
Robin Riddle
March 10, 2023, 12:20 am
I am very saddened by the passing of Rita she was a wonderful woman my heart breaks for her husband you seen one you would see the other I’m sorry sorry and I’m praying for peace for her family
Diana Daniel
March 10, 2023, 1:20 am
I am so sorry for the loss of the love of your life, Herb. I am so saddened that Aunt Rita has passed away. Although, I did not know her well due to our physical distance, she was family and so close to my mother.
Rest in Peace dear Aunt Rita! ❤️
Michael and Lillian Caruso
March 10, 2023, 1:39 am
Herb-we were so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We only knew the two of you a short time, but we got to see how much you cared for each other. We feel confident that Rita is resting in the peace and love of Jesus, and we hope you can take comfort from this.
Bob and Carmen Beyer
March 10, 2023, 2:43 am
Rita was a dear, sweet friend and we really miss her. We will always be here for you, Herb.
Hugs, Bob and carmen
Jim and Anita Willoughby
March 10, 2023, 1:12 pm
We did not have the privilege of getting to know Rita but we want you to know you we are so very sorry for your loss. As part of the Lakeview family, we are here to support and care for you during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for Gods comfort and peace for your family.
Patsy Anderson
March 10, 2023, 2:41 pm
I am so sorry Herb, for the loss of your Rita; the love of your life. You did everything together; like two peas in a pod.
Rita was a dear friend and I will miss her very much. I know she is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time and always. May God’s peace fill your hearts and give you comfort.
Dan and Teana Gray
March 11, 2023, 2:07 am
We are so sorry for your loss, Herb. We are you will miss her very much and you will be in our prayers.
Dan and Teana Gray
Nancy Aitken
March 12, 2023, 2:37 am
May our dear Lord bless and comfort you, Herb. Rita was your constant companion and I pray your loving memories will bring that peace and comfort. I have been blessed to know you both while visiting at Church.
My sincere sympathy and prayers.
Nancy Aitken
Nancy and Dave Burden
March 15, 2023, 10:15 pm
Dear Herb, We are so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing and all that she suffered. She was always so kind to me and interesting to talk with during our early services at Hope. I will keep you in prayer as you go through this time of grief, which we realize will be long lasting. May God’s peace comfort you, Nancy and Dave Burden
Lynn Zablo
March 8, 2023, 4:24 am
May the memories of Rita live on. She was an awesome neighbor, friend, gardner, cat mom, read many, many books,great cook, avid ancestry researcher, love to grocery shop, travel and a wonderful wife ⚘ Sympathy and Love to Herb and family. ❤
Dennis and Tammy Lilly
March 8, 2023, 1:45 pm
Sitting here, just remembering the good times and laughter we had together, U will be missed by your friends in WV.
Robert (Bob) Leibold
March 8, 2023, 6:07 pm
I have known Rita for 35+ years and have considered her and her husband Herbert to be my very best of friends, more like family. I will miss her more than I can say. I will always cherish the memories.
Jody and Maggie Weeks
March 8, 2023, 6:43 pm
Herb, Our deepest sympathies to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ❤️
Jimmy and Pamela Thompson
March 8, 2023, 6:45 pm
So sorry to hear about Rita’s passing. A neighbor for 33 yrs. She will be greatly missed. Always loved her laugh and friendliness. Our prayers go out to Herb.
Gerald &Enerie Speer
March 8, 2023, 6:56 pm
May the loving hands of our dear Lord welcome another Angel in Heaven. May the soul of our dear departed Rita Heap be lighted on her journey to her final destination. You will be missed.
Gerald &Enerie Speer
Brenda Tupper
March 8, 2023, 6:59 pm
I did not know Rita real well but I enjoyed her the time I did. She was a great person to talk to and a wonderful neighbor I will miss seeing her .Said many prayers for you so now rest in peace .
Stella & James
March 8, 2023, 8:43 pm
Such a kind, hard working woman. Truly an amazing woman, loved by all who knew her. Gone but always remembered. RIP sweet lady. ❤️🙏
Susan Chafin Randy Chafin
March 8, 2023, 10:48 pm
Have known Rita for a long time. So sorry for Herbs loss. She is in a better place now.
Rodney Broughton
March 8, 2023, 11:10 pm
Rodney and Roberta Broughton
Thank God for knowing a wonderful lady. Rita a hard worker and a good cook .Take your rest you will truly be missed RIP.
Kitty Razzano
March 9, 2023, 1:23 am
So sad to lose a long time friend. Almost 40 years ago I met Rita and was amazed at her strength at helping Herbie and always quiet and self assured in her manner. I’ll miss you at the Trade Show.
Joey Givens
March 9, 2023, 2:45 am
My wife and I are lucky to have had Herb and Rita as friends for over 25 years. Wonderful people and I think the world of them both. Rita will be missed but never forgotten.
Rick & Judy Miller
March 9, 2023, 6:31 pm
Herb you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rita was such a special person. She truly made the world a better place. She will be deeply missed.
Mark B
March 9, 2023, 8:36 pm
Herb, I am so sorry for the loss of the love of your life. I know you two worked hard together and made the most of all you faced together. May the Lord comfort you with His peace, and as you recount the many years of good memories, may your heart be brightened and strengthened. Praying for you.
Jerry and Susie Lowe
March 9, 2023, 9:36 pm
Herb, we will miss Rita. She was a fun, sweet lady whose company we enjoyed. I know you and Rita did everything together. It’s a great loss to you as she was the love of your life. God and Rita will watch out for you. We are glad that you had friends and neighbors that have helped you through this difficult time in your life. May she have peace now.
Robin Riddle
March 10, 2023, 12:20 am
I am very saddened by the passing of Rita she was a wonderful woman my heart breaks for her husband you seen one you would see the other I’m sorry sorry and I’m praying for peace for her family
Diana Daniel
March 10, 2023, 1:20 am
I am so sorry for the loss of the love of your life, Herb. I am so saddened that Aunt Rita has passed away. Although, I did not know her well due to our physical distance, she was family and so close to my mother.
Rest in Peace dear Aunt Rita! ❤️
Michael and Lillian Caruso
March 10, 2023, 1:39 am
Herb-we were so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We only knew the two of you a short time, but we got to see how much you cared for each other. We feel confident that Rita is resting in the peace and love of Jesus, and we hope you can take comfort from this.
Bob and Carmen Beyer
March 10, 2023, 2:43 am
Rita was a dear, sweet friend and we really miss her. We will always be here for you, Herb.
Hugs, Bob and carmen
Jim and Anita Willoughby
March 10, 2023, 1:12 pm
We did not have the privilege of getting to know Rita but we want you to know you we are so very sorry for your loss. As part of the Lakeview family, we are here to support and care for you during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for Gods comfort and peace for your family.
Patsy Anderson
March 10, 2023, 2:41 pm
I am so sorry Herb, for the loss of your Rita; the love of your life. You did everything together; like two peas in a pod.
Rita was a dear friend and I will miss her very much. I know she is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time and always. May God’s peace fill your hearts and give you comfort.
Dan and Teana Gray
March 11, 2023, 2:07 am
We are so sorry for your loss, Herb. We are you will miss her very much and you will be in our prayers.
Dan and Teana Gray
Nancy Aitken
March 12, 2023, 2:37 am
May our dear Lord bless and comfort you, Herb. Rita was your constant companion and I pray your loving memories will bring that peace and comfort. I have been blessed to know you both while visiting at Church.
My sincere sympathy and prayers.
Nancy Aitken
Nancy and Dave Burden
March 15, 2023, 10:15 pm
Dear Herb, We are so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing and all that she suffered. She was always so kind to me and interesting to talk with during our early services at Hope. I will keep you in prayer as you go through this time of grief, which we realize will be long lasting. May God’s peace comfort you, Nancy and Dave Burden
Nancy Berg
March 17, 2023, 12:00 pm
Sincere sympathy to you and your family,